Don't Let Hypertension Ruin Your Kidneys; Keep your kidneys healthy
Chronic Kidney disease in India
is due to Hypertension (HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE) and for most patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure increases the risk of kidney disease worsening. Awareness of the impact and importance of high BP is poor.
Most remain unaware of healthy lifestyle to prevent or control BP.
In CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease), hypertension is responsible for the gradual loss of kidney function, which also increases the risk of stroke and heart attack. Improving BP control slows down progression of kidney. In addition healthy diet, increased physical activity will aid control of BP. Lack of symptoms gives a false sense of 'good health' which can be misleading.Proactive self-monitoring and healthier life style will pay rich dividends.
Basics of hypertension and kidney health
Kidneys and circulatory system are closely inter connected. Hypertension places strain on large and small arteries throughout the body. In the kidneys, blood vessels narrow, weaken, and harden. With this damage, the patient's kidney filter could get affected. This, in turn, results in kidney disease and also progression of kidney disease.
Key interventions :
• Medication: right dose. Frequency and titration
• BP monitoring - frequently
• Food low in fat and salt
• Stop smoking and avoid consuming any type of tobacco products
• Ensure you exercise regularly (talk to your health care provider before starting)
Hypertension is common, easily detectable, controllable.
Hypertension management prevents kidney disease, heart attacks, stroke and results in significant health promotion.
(By Dr. Suresh Sankar, Nephrologist, Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Affairs, NephroPlus)
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